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TheDec, the whole room will be repainted not just that section. The room was originally painted with a roller and yes although I refer to the dimples on the walls as an orange peel effect it is a stipple type of effect. My very simple question is if the whole room is repainted (which it...

I needed to replace a section (one width) of lining paper (whole room is lined) and repair plaster underneath, then have lining paper relaid. The room will subsequently be repainted in Vinyl Soft Sheen. Currently the room has an orange peel effect and my question relates to the orange...

Thanks for your words Nige F. I appreciate what you are saying. I note that Thames Water have their HQ situated in Reading which a way from me. Nige F, you say they caved in the on your second call. But were you just speaking to one of the CS bods or were you liasing with a particular dept...

I do apologise tryitandsee. My neighbours will be having substantial refurbishment to their property. That is 99.9% certain. They will be moving out of their property for about 6-8 months and if this issue is not attended to prior to them moving out, I will be left at the mercy of the...

Many thanks guys/gals for your valued comments. In the first instance, I am drafting a lengthy letter and wanted to sent it to the CEO of Thames Water and cc the Head of CS, if I can manage to track down their names. Would anyone know where I can look to find these? I wanted to sent the...

Sorry I do apologise, yes I have probably confused everyone in this thread and started a new clearer thread. Please do not add your comments here any more New thread http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=282788

Many thanks for your reply tryitandsee. I called my water co (Thames) to ask whether I could have an independent connection to the main water supply pipe. They informed me that the main water pipe is situated on the other side of the road. Cost for this option would likely be prohibitive...

Apologies for posting again on this subject but there seemed to be some confusion in the last thread I started (probably due to me) and it was suggested that I start afresh. The layout I live in a terraced house with a water meter situated in the pavement outside my house under a cover...

I am getting confused here which happens more often nowadays. 1. I have never tried to turn off my own water meter since I never knew it had a valve in the meter chamber. Hence I do not know whether turning off my meter only would stop the neighbour's water supply. 2. If the stopcock (ie...

For clarity it is Thames Water. adlplumbing & Agile, you are both clearly stating that the meter has been incorrectly fitted and that I have been incurring costs for both households. When I call Thames Water and report that the meter has been wrongly fitted is the procedure that they will...

Sounds like the correct explanation. If the hexagonal nut adjacent to my water meter (under cover in pavement as seen in photo above ) is turned off, then this stops water to both properties. I did not know that my water meter had a valve in the meter chamber so have never tried to turn...

Yes they are self contained units ie terraced houses single dwelling. I thought that at first (ie neighbours supply clocked on my meter) but this does not appear to be the case. I have been at my property for quite some time and the water usage has been as it should be ie family of 4...

Is this not the same as calling the water utility and getting another/a separate stopcock fitted (outside under pavement) for the adjacent terrace. Good to know but a bit heavy at this stage to correcting this major irritation. There is plenty of time for that later on, especially as my...

Apologies for my stupidity but who/what is uu Well maybe that is the case but nevertheless there is no consideration on their part. Last time the water was turned off the washing machine was on but luckily it did not seem to have caused any damage to it. Cheers

Two reasons as per below 1. Whenever the family next door need to shut off their water supply (ie a few months ago a new boiler was installed), they (the installers) turned off the main stopcock (under pavement) and my water was turned off. I already mentioned to the owners next door that...

The main stopcock to my terraced house is located in the pavement outside my house under a cover (I do have a separate stopcock under my sink). I have a water meter which is situated adjacent to the stopcock (ie on pavement under cover). I discovered a while ago that the stopcock which...

You are correct, yes. Many thanks for the confirming that this is ok. Many thanks. Which one of those methods is more likely to be successful if I wanted to paint the room once ie will the newly laid lining paper which I will paint 'blend in', if you see what I mean. I know that perhaps...

I am having some work done (by a pro) which involves having a section of lining paper removed for purpose to repair some blown plaster work. Once the pro has re-lined the area, I wanted to repaint the room myself. I am not sure if I will be able to get away with just applying one coat of...

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Many thanks for your reply TheDec. Two final and quick questions please, if you have a seccy. 1. presumably can be applied via brush / roller 2. does one mist newly laid lining paper (as in apply lining paper and mist on top) Cheers